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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Should you experience a problem with your ZIPPY, please follow the troubleshooting guide as shown
below prior to calling for service. If after reviewing the troubleshooting guide assistance is required, call
1-888-786-7797. Please have your serial number, along with the date of installation for the Technical
Service Representative.

CONDITION

STEPS

Cleaner Does Not Operate

• Is the pump on?

• Check the Star Control

®

setting to ensure it is in the yellow range.

• Remove dirt and debris from the cleaner.

• Clean the pool’s filtration system according to the

manufacturer’s directions.

• Assure that the ZIPPY has been installed properly.

Hose Coils

Some hose coiling is normal. If the coils are preventing 
proper operation:

• Assure that the proper length of hose is in use.

• Clean filter screen thoroughly.

• Check and adjust the flow range.

• Lay the hose straight in direct sunlight for a few hours.

Wall Adapter Won’t Fit

• Call Technical Services Department (1-888-786-7797) for

additional wall adapter inserts.

Cleaner Turns Over

• Check the Star Control

®

setting.

• Check for air trapped in the cleaner head by tilting the head on

its side while it is submerged.

• Assure the hose and floats are assembled in the proper order.

• Assure that the proper length of hose is in use.

Poor Pool Coverage

• Check the Star Control setting.

• Assure that the proper length of hose is in use.

• Check for hose memory.

• Clean the tray and filter screen.

• Assure that the nozzle assembly swivels freely.

• Assure hose floats are in proper location.

Poor Debris Pick-Up

• Clean the tray and filter screen.

• Check the Star Control setting.

Cleaner Gets Stuck on the 

• Install a ZIPPY

®

ladder guard, available from your

Pool Ladder.

• 

ZODIAC dealer.

ZIPPY Star Control Sprays

• Check pool for proper water level.

Water Above the Waterline

• Call Technical Service (1-888-786-7797).

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Summary of Contents for Zippy

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner W83309...

Page 2: ...Corrosion of the supporting walls and or irregularities in the pool base may also cause liner failure The use of this product in such an environment is at the pool owner s risk Therefore the pool owne...

Page 3: ...Section 5 Hose Floats 1 Wall Adapter 1 Head Connector Important Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age the effect of chemicals corrosion or failure of the supporting walls as...

Page 4: ...f return inlet fittings To accommodate this your ZIPPY comes with an adapter assembly which connects to a variety of different pool return inlet fittings Step 1 Turn the pump off Step 2 Remove the ret...

Page 5: ...ealer for additional sections Step 4 Connect the 2 ft hose section to the Wall Adapter and the Star Control Assembly to the opposite end of the 2 ft hose section 5 Hose Sections Star Control Assembly...

Page 6: ...nector that is attached to the first hose section onto the cleaner head Head Connector Step 7 Submerge the ZIPPY head in the pool tilt it on its side and wiggle it back and forth until the air is evac...

Page 7: ...fferent direction Star Control Assembly Depending upon the size and conditions in your aboveground pool and the size of your pump it may be necessary to increase or decrease the flow Please refer to t...

Page 8: ...st the upper body using the tabs provided Lift the upper body off and place it on the top rail or the deck Step 6 With the two halves separated lift the filter screen out and rinse it Empty the conten...

Page 9: ...inating or shocking the pool remove the unit and hose by unthreading the Wall Adapter Assembly from the wall Reinstall it in the pool a minimum of 4 hours later VERY IMPORTANT Backwashing Your Filter...

Page 10: ...heck and adjust the flow range Lay the hose straight in direct sunlight for a few hours Wall Adapter Won t Fit Call Technical Services Department 1 888 786 7797 for additional wall adapter inserts Cle...

Page 11: ...Complete 1 11 W67250 Zippy Body Trim Teal 1 12 W59013 Zippy Body Bottom 1 13 W83460 Zippy Wiper Teal 5 Required 1 14 W67313 Zippy Throat Grey 1 15 W67513 Zippy Wheel Cap Grey 5 Required 1 16 W83033 Zi...

Page 12: ...___________________TELEPHONE NO _______ __________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________________...

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